Side-by-Side Comparison

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) vs Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Neat fresh white paneer cubes resting on clean studio slate
dairy

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

296Calories
18.3Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Clean fresh glass of pure white milk on neutral studio surface
dairy

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

61Calories
3.1Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-79%
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has fewer calories (energy) (61 kcal vs 296 kcal, 235 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+481%
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 18.3 g vs 3.2 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+15.2 g, +481%).

Higher Potassium
+20%
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 132 mg vs 110 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+22.0 mg, +20%).

Lower Sugar
-49%
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has fewer total sugars (2.6 g vs 5.1 g, 2.4 g less).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)100 g edible portion
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
296 kcal15% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
61 kcal3% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 296 kcal vs 61 kcal in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+235 kcal, +385%).

ProteinPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18.3 g37% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
3.2 g6% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 18.3 g vs 3.2 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+15.2 g, +481%).

CarbohydratesWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
4.2 g2% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
4.8 g2% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 4.8 g vs 4.2 g in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+0.60 g, +14%).

Dietary FiberSimilar
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0 g
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0 g

Both Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provide similar amounts of dietary fiber (0 g).

Total FatPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
22.8 g29% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
3.3 g4% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 22.8 g vs 3.3 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+19.6 g, +602%).

Total SugarsWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
2.6 g5% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
5.1 g10% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 5.1 g vs 2.6 g in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+2.4 g, +94%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSimilar
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0 mg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0 mg

Both Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provide similar amounts of vitamin c (0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
180 µg20% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
46 µg5% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 180 µg vs 46 µg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+134 µg, +291%).

Vitamin DWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.5 µg3% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
1.3 µg7% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 1.3 µg vs 0.5 µg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+0.8 µg, +160%).

Vitamin EPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.40 mg3% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.07 mg

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.40 mg vs 0.07 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.33 mg, +471%).

Vitamin KPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
1.5 µg1% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.3 µg

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 1.5 µg vs 0.3 µg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+1.2 µg, +400%).

Folate (DFE)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18 µg5% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
5.0 µg1% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 18 µg vs 5.0 µg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+13 µg, +260%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.04 mg3% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.05 mg4% DV

Both Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.28 mg22% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.17 mg13% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.28 mg vs 0.17 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.11 mg, +66%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.15 mg1% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.09 mg1% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides slightly more niacin (vitamin b3) (0.15 mg vs 0.09 mg).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.35 mg7% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.37 mg7% DV

Both Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.35 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.08 mg5% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.04 mg2% DV

Both Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) and Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.9 µg38% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.5 µg19% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.9 µg vs 0.5 µg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.5 µg, +100%).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
22.0 mg1% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
43.0 mg2% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 43.0 mg vs 22.0 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+21.0 mg, +95%).

PotassiumWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
110 mg2% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
132 mg3% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 132 mg vs 110 mg in Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) (+22.0 mg, +20%).

CalciumPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
480 mg37% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
113 mg9% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 480 mg vs 113 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+367 mg, +325%).

IronPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
0.40 mg2% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.03 mg

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 0.40 mg vs 0.03 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.37 mg, +1233%).

MagnesiumPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
18.0 mg4% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
10.0 mg2% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 18.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+8.0 mg, +80%).

PhosphorusPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
280 mg22% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
84.0 mg7% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 280 mg vs 84.0 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+196 mg, +233%).

ZincPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
2.1 mg19% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.37 mg3% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 2.1 mg vs 0.37 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+1.7 mg, +468%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPaneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) higher
Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
14.2 g71% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
1.9 g9% DV

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) provides 14.2 g vs 1.9 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+12.3 g, +663%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) leads in 16 categories while Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) leads in 5.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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